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Each March, the worlds of journalism and government mark Sunshine Week, a time to focus on the value of access to public information and to help residents understand the workings of their local government. This year the week runs from March 15 to 21. The Municipal Association of SC...
The deadline for public officials to complete a Statement of Economic Interests with the South Carolina State Ethics Commission is Monday, March 30, at noon. Submitting these forms each year is a requirement of South Carolina law. Public officials must use the SEI form to report their...
City and town officials from across the state came together in Columbia on January 20 for the Municipal Association of South Carolina’s 2026 Hometown Legislative Action Day to receive updates on current legislative issues and visit their legislative delegation at the State House. Here’s a...
The second year of the 2025 – 2026 legislative session is starting up, and the Municipal Association’s 2026 Hometown Legislative Action Day is almost here — the day when hundreds of municipal officials come together in Columbia from across the state to advocate on behalf of cities and...
As newly elected mayors and councilmembers first enter office, they need to understand the specifics of how their municipality works, the state laws that govern how city government operates, and even how to navigate compromises with their fellow councilmembers. The Municipal Association...